Are you taking the leap into the wild and wonderful world of teaching elementary science? Congratulations! 🎉 From making science notebooks your best friend to transforming your classroom into a curiosity-filled lab (minus the lab rats), we’ve got tips and tricks that even Albert Einstein would high five us for! Ready to become the next superhero ... Read more
Learn about cells for kids with FREE All About Cells reader, Cells worksheets, edible DNA model, Cells Game, and more human body activities for kids.
Science vocabulary is crucial in science teaching, and as a teacher, It’s super important to do things to increase students’...
Balloon rockets, naked eggs, and biodomes ... so many hands-on ways to learn!
Balloon rockets, naked eggs, and biodomes ... so many hands-on ways to learn!
I have a confession to make. During my years in the science classroom, I was never able to sustain a long-term warm-up or bell-ringer routine with my
It’s almost time for back to school! Get to know your students and help students start thinking about science in their own lives. This free resource, Science About Me, is a simple and fun activity for students to complete the first week of school. What’s included? Suggested Use page Full page printable Notebook-sized printable Who ... Read more
If you're looking for something fun to do while teaching science, here's our top ten list of interactive websites for scientific learning Getting Nerdy Science
This collection of no-prep, grade 6 science resources will save you hours of work! These resources are aligned to the VA SOL, TEKS and NGSS.
Virtual dissections can be a huge help in teaching science, biology, physiology and anatomy. Here are some of the best resources for your lessons and labs.
Discover hands-on beginning of the year science activities that will excite your students and build the foundation for future science lessons!
Lots of science printables for free, with no strings attached. I'll be adding to this list as time goes on - Enjoy!
BIG Science Stations Units are awesome for 4th, 5th, and 6th grade. Allow your students to learn and explore concepts in fun and different ways.
Bulletin Boards and More! Fabulous ways to add some science decor to your classroom! Includes poster ideas and board ideas!
Science gets REALLY interesting in 4th grade. Bones, cells, digestion, animals and more are featured here in our 4th Grade Science Worksheets. Are you ready to learn? There’s no more fun way than with worksheets. Print them all for free. 4th Grade Science Worksheets
Let’s talk interactive notebooks!! To be honest, I truly don’t know if you would classify my notebooks as “interactive” notebooks! My thought process behind the notebooks is that before notebooks, my students would lose EVERYTHING. LITERALLY EVERYTHING. It didn’t matter that they had a designated “science folder.” It was as if someone would come in our class late at night & throw everything away because things magically disappeared. I started these notebooks because I wanted a place for EVERYTHING. We put all important items in here from notes, activities, reference sheets, worksheets, labs, etc . Anything that I want…
Little 2nd grade Science Thinkers is a complete science curriculum for 2nd grade. It includes scripted lesson plans for the teacher, nonfiction read aloud books that can be printed or projected, PowerPoints to go with each lesson, as well as lesson activities and science investigations.
A great science introduction that introduces your students to science and its processes and helps you gain important insight into your students.
10 Ideas to help students learn science vocabulary words10 Ideas to help students learn science vocabulary words-- awesome for 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade
Use these six classroom management strategies in your science classroom on the first day of school. Back to school for new science teachers.
This blog post shows you how to use bell ringers in your middle school science class to establish a routine for your classroom to run smoothly
Amazon is a teacher's best friend! Each year my list of must haves for the classroom grows so I'm here to share more of my Amazon classroom finds!
These 10 science Youtube Channels offer high quality and engaging science videos. Use them to keep students excited and engaged in their learning.
Balloon rockets, naked eggs, and biodomes ... so many hands-on ways to learn!
A common question I hear from teachers is how do you structure a science block that is __ minutes long? That’s a great question! Although I know some classes will operate differently, I want to provide you with some great tips and tricks on maximizing your time with your students, so they gain as much ... Read more
Science flipbooks are a fun way to take notes and organize information. With a science flipbook, you can cut and paste and take notes. You can also label diagrams and add other visual aids to help you remember scientific concepts. It’s a really hands-on way to learn! Plus, because it’s all in one place, ... Read more
Science journal activities for budding scientists. Have your students keep a standards-based science journal like a true scientist.
Five back to school science icebreaker activities to promote social emotional health of your grade 4 5 6 students on the first day of school.
Learn about plants with this 80 page botany lesson for kids! Information, worksheets, experiments, and more for elementary age!
Our plant and animal cell worksheets include the perfect visuals for your animal cell project in Grade 6. Animal cell poster ideas are here!
Get back to school ready using ten Amazon must haves for the science classroom. Items include science prep, decor, and organization.
About 10 years ago, I attended a 2-day professional development over the summer for implementing math spiral review. The PD was high-quality, but there was one problem. I wasn’t teaching math that year and desperately needed to be planning for science. While participating in the session, my synapses started firing. I was going to try ... Read more
On Friday, January 20, the sixth graders participated in a culminating activity in their learning of plate tectonics. Students used graham crackers and frosting to model the different tectonic plate boundaries. You can see pictures from the lab […]
10 Ideas to help students learn science vocabulary words10 Ideas to help students learn science vocabulary words-- awesome for 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade
If you're searching for comprehensive worksheets that cover the fundamental concepts of energy, light, heat, and sound, then you've come to the right place. These worksheets are designed to engage learners of all ages and provide a solid understanding of these essential topics. With clear and concise explanations, engaging activities, and thought-provoking questions, these worksheets are perfect for students, homeschoolers, or anyone looking to brush up on their knowledge of energy, light, heat, and sound. Let's dive in and explore the exciting world of energy and its various forms together!
I have a confession to make. During my years in the science classroom, I was never able to sustain a long-term warm-up or bell-ringer routine with my
Thinking Maps® are visual representations for different thought processes. We can use Thinking Maps in science.
Hi Friends… I hope this post finds you well and enjoying your summer break. I just returned home from a relaxing vacation in Punta Cana! It was a ton of fun and I really needed the R & R 🙂 I actually wrote this blog post on the plane there…BUT… the flight didn’t have any … Science FUN with Interactive Notebooks! Read More »
Whether you are in remote learning or in the classroom, you can spice up learning by incorporating science songs into your classroom. If you are distance teaching, I love the idea of starting the Google Meet or Zoom session by playing one of these songs to get your students motivated and engaged for science class. ... Read more
Matter and Energy Worksheet . Matter and Energy Worksheet . Introduction to Matter Measuring Matter Powerpoint and Notes
Complete lesson plans for a middle school science classroom plate tectonics unit Including NGSS aligned phenomena and hands on activities.
